To monitor timely claims processing in a hospital, a summary report of "patient receivables" is
generated frequently. Aged receivables can negatively affect a facility's cash flow; therefore, to
maintain the facility's fiscal integrity, the HIM manager must routinely analyze this report.
Though this report has no standard title, it is often called the
A. remittance advice.
B. periodic interim payments.
C. DNFB (discharged, no final bill).
D. chargemaster.
C
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Which of the following factors affect the prevalence of edentualism among older adults?
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Sally Smith is being seen by Dr. Jones today because she has had blood in her bowel movements for the last two days. Lab results show a prolonged partial thromboplastin time. Exam: HEENT: Normal. Abdomen: Soft and tender. Rectal exam: Deferred due to bleeding. Assessment: Blood in feces is a symptom of Sally's hemophilia A. Plan: Admit to hospital for diagnostic work-up. Select the appropriate
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